skip to main content

brainstorm askiatroX medicines

simulations beta

loading page…

learn & practise

exams international doctors free questions Socratic Tutor rounds stat clinical connections academy journal tool guides

clinical reference

askiatroX knowledge centre medicines UK / NICE guidance international guidance calculators q&a library

trust & support

how it works methodology account & support frequently asked questions about us clinical safety consultancy

legal

mobile app · scan to download

Medicines tiboloneQuestion & answer

tibolone · Medicine question

Is weight gain a reported side effect of tibolone (Livial)?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

The answer

Answer

Yes, weight gain is a reported side effect of tibolone (Livial).

Sources for this answer

Livial 2.5mg tabletsOrganon Pharma (UK) Limited · emc · SmPC §4.8 Undesirable effects · Version 19Document updated 24 February 2025

Sources checked 8 November 2026

Explore this learning need in CPDTake this topic to CPD, then choose your learning context and available question library.

The full medicine guide

tibolone

Read the wider context, including uses, precautions and the sources behind this medicine guide.

More questions about tibolone

Does tibolone (Livial) have any known effects on alertness and concentration when driving?How can rifampicin affect tibolone metabolism and its therapeutic effect?How much lactose monohydrate does each Livial 2.5 mg tibolone tablet contain?How should Livial (tibolone) tablets be swallowed?Is tibolone (Livial) contraindicated during pregnancy and breastfeeding?Which menopausal symptoms is tibolone (Livial) indicated to treat, and in which women?

Read the tibolone guide

More clinical questions?

Explore the tools and reference material available on iatroX.

Explore askiatroX